The Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP), Major General Abdul Motaleb Sajjad Mahmud, inaugurated a newly constructed soldiers' barracks, named 'Protyoy', at the force's headquarters on Sunday.
The new barracks has been built to expand accommodation facilities, improve the living standards of force members and modernise the institution's infrastructure. Equipped with modern facilities, the building ensures adequate natural light and ventilation, along with a modern dining facility and other essential amenities.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on November 8, the Director General said the force was implementing institutional reforms and infrastructure development initiatives under a long-term, planned framework to ensure the overall development of its headquarters.
Considering the country's land constraints, he stressed the need to ensure the maximum effective use of every available space and facility, ruling out any waste of resources or unnecessary extravagance.
He said accommodation facilities had recently been introduced in an extended building as part of efforts to address the long-standing housing crisis among members working at the headquarters.
As part of a broader plan to resolve the accommodation shortage, the force has also taken an initiative to construct a modern barracks with a capacity of around 1,000 members. The process of preparing a Development Project Proposal (DPP) through the Public Works Department is progressing to expedite the project, he added.
The Director General said ensuring the basic rights, accommodation and overall welfare of force members remained one of the key commitments of the leadership.
